Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)
New American Standard Bible
And he should cease trying forever—
King James Version
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
Holman Bible
one should forever stop trying
International Standard Version
for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever
A Conservative Version
(for the redemption of their life is costly, and it fails forever),
Amplified
For the ransom of his soul is too costly,
And he should cease trying forever—
Bible in Basic English
(Because it takes a great price to keep his soul from death, and man is not able to give it.)
Darby Translation
(For the redemption of their soul is costly, and must be given up for ever,)
Julia Smith Translation
(And the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceased forever:)
King James 2000
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceases forever:)
Lexham Expanded Bible
(since the redemption price for their life is costly and it always fails),
Modern King James verseion
for the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceases forever,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for it costeth more to redeem their souls, so that he must let that alone forever.
NET Bible
(the ransom price for a human life is too high, and people go to their final destiny),
New Heart English Bible
For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
The Emphasized Bible
So costly, is the redemption of their soul, That it faileth unto times age-abiding;
Webster
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
World English Bible
For the redemption of their life is costly, no payment is ever enough,
Youngs Literal Translation
And precious is the redemption of their soul, And it hath ceased -- to the age.
Themes
Redemption » Described as » Precious
Riches » Cannot redeem the soul
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 49:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Misplaced Trust In Wealth
7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him; 8 (For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;) 9 That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.
Names
Cross References
Job 36:18-19
For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.
Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?